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Old 07-Dec-2003, 15:02
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I think either is possible, but enough time is more usual. I think time enough is an example of inversion (change in the normal structure of a phrase) that is done for effect. Example:
  • There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done.

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I agree and voted for this. With 'time', this usage is fairly common.
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Did you vote for the first one or the third one?

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I voted for the first one.

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It's the safest answer, but in a thread with space for further comment, I felt the third option was OK.
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Old 17-Dec-2003, 20:09
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From a Google search:
  • enough time -- 651,000
    time enough -- 58,300

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The first form is the standard one and follows the general rule of enough + noun, but the other form does show that it is not a fixed rule.
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enough time: I voted...and I was wrong..
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